Welcome to the weekend!
A look at what’s going on this weekend — and your Eastside weekend weather.
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
📨 Stay on top of Eastside events with the Eastsider on The Go newsletter. Delivered to your inbox on Mondays & Thursdays. Free. Can cancel anytime. Sign up here.
Please check with event organizers for any last-minute changes or cancellations. Now, read on!
🗒️Help us build a better newsletter
Do you find the Eastsider on the Go newsletter useful? Or not? Take our survey to let us know what you think and how we can improve.
— Jennifer Rodriguez
Saturday, April 4
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Boyle Heights—Check out the Opening Reception of Vientos Familiares at Los Fotos Project. View photos by Zapotec artist Semmia curated in four sections. 📸🖼️
Time: 5 – 7pm | Cost: RSVP | On View: April 4 – May 30
🧑🧑🧒🧒 D.T.L.A.—Bring your pets to the Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street to receive a blessing from Archbishop Jose Gomez. ⛪🐶😸🐢🦜🐴
Time: 2 – 3pm | Cost: Free
Eagle Rock—Get tickets to Drag Queen Bingo at the Women’s Twentieth Century Club of Eagle Rock. Enjoy a fun night with Icon Lewis while raising funds for philanthropy and preservation. 🎭🎤
Time: 6 – 8:30pm | Cost: $39.19
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Echo Park—Drop in at the Edendale Library for Well Played! a tabletop gaming gathering. Play modern board and card games against others and try the classic game of the month, Botswana. 🎲
Time: 1 – 5pm | Cost: Free
Griffith Park—Stretch and move your body outdoors. Join Collectively We Heal for Yoga in the Park. 🧘🌳
Time: 10:45am – 12pm| Cost: RSVP
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Griffith Park—Spend your day at The Autry for Family Fun Day: Here Comes Peter Cottontail! Make crafts, hunt for eggs and play with bunnies in the Autry Garden. 🐇🥚
Time: 10am – 2pm | Cost: RSVP
Lincoln Heights—Girls, ask someone out for the Sadie Hawkins Dance at Benny Boy Brewing. Take Polaroid portraits and wear a corsage and boutonnière. 💃🕺🪩
Time: 7 – 11:59pm | Cost: Free
Sunday, April 5
Echo Park—Grand Ole Echo Presents: Caelen Perkins! If garage rock with a bit of acoustic melodies are your jam, don’t miss this performance. 🎶
Time: 5:30pm | Cost: $16+
Elysian Valley—Book the earlier part of your day for an Intro to 16mm + Hand Processing workshop at Forager Crafts. 🎞️
Time: 11am – 5pm | Cost: $120
Historic Filipinotown—Make your way to A Good Used Book for the Sunday Funday Market. Shop for jewelry, home goods, hand-poke tattoos, food and more! 🛍️
Time: 12 – 4pm | Cost: Free
Support Eastside Community News — Now Tax-Deductible
You can now make a tax-deductible contribution to support The Eastsider’s civic and accountability coverage on the Eastside.
Choose what works for you:
• Become a monthly supporter and help us reach 500 neighbors funding daily reporting
• Make a single gift to our new Eastside Community News Fund
Strong local news keeps residents informed and leaders accountable.
Thank you for your consideration.
—Jesús Sanchez, Publisher